OBITUARIES

Deborah Lisi

Deborah Lisi

Oct 18, 2023

Deborah F. Lisi, 71, of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Vera (Domenicone) Beaulieu.   A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by her four children: Debbie Lisi-Paris, Deana Lisi, Dino Lisi and his fiancée Angell Williams,...

Donna Maria O'Dea

Donna Maria O'Dea

Oct 16, 2023

Donna Maria (Mekuto) O'Dea, 68, passed away peacefully at home after a prolonged battle with cancer on Monday, October 16th, 2023.   She was the daughter of the late Anthony A. Mekuto, Sr. and Dolores (DeAngelis) Mekuto of Johnston, Rhode Island, and the second born of 6 children, Anthony Mekuto, Corrinne Mekuto, and she will be welcomed by her sister...

Mary L. Newton

Mary L. Newton

Oct 13, 2023

Mary L. Newton, 87, of North Providence, passed away on Friday October 13, 2023, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Anna (Connors) Newton.

She was an office worker at Machine Parts for many years before retiring. Mary loved spending time with her family and had a deep passion...

Frances M. Vaillancourt

Frances M. Vaillancourt

Oct 13, 2023

Frances Marie (Hamilton) Vaillancourt, 92 of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Fran was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Ellen (Rogers) Hamilton. She was the wife of the late Ret. Lt. John F. Vaillancourt, NPPD, and mother of the late Ret. John F. Vaillancourt, II, NPFD.

Fran is...

Mary A. Marandola

Mary A. Marandola

Oct 11, 2023

Mary A. Marandola, of Providence, 101, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Hatte Ide Chaffee Nursing Home, East Providence. She was the wife of the late Arthur G. Marandola, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jeanette (Nero) Marchetti. She was a 1940 graduate of Classical High School, Providence, and received a...

Marie I. Gemma

Marie I. Gemma

Oct 11, 2023

Marie I. Gemma, of Providence, 88, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Roger Williams Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Gemma, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Marie I. (Moquin) Butler.  She was a display assembler in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring.

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Evelyn Votolato

Evelyn Votolato

Oct 11, 2023

Evelyn (Parisi) Votolato, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 after a long and happy life with her family.

Evelyn was the daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Cribari) Parisi and the youngest sister of 8 children who have all predeceased her: John Gigliodoro, Rose Sylvestri, Josephine Laporte, Pasquale Gigliodoro, Frances Shuman, Louis Parisi, and Amelia Conte.

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Anthony P. Costantino

Anthony P. Costantino

Oct 8, 2023

Anthony P. Costantino, of North Providence, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Ricci) Costantino. They were married for 63 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Josephine (Carnevale) Costantino.  Mr. Costantino was...

John Martin

John Martin

Oct 6, 2023

John K. Martin, 83, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” (Hill) Martin.  Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John B. Martin and Ruth (Rauch) Martin.

John served proudly in the U.S. Coast Guard for 20 years and retired as a Chief Boatswain’s Mate.  After being inspired by an article he read in 1958, John...

Philip F. Ouellette

Philip F. Ouellette

Sep 25, 2023

Philip F. Ouellette, 99, of Cranston, passed away at The Cedars on Monday, September 25, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Vera (Lombardo) Ouellette.   Philip owned and operated his manufacturing business for many years, before retiring.  He was an Army Veteran of World War II.   He is survived by many nieces and nephews.   His funeral and burial...

Irving Gorman

Irving Gorman

Sep 24, 2023

Irving X. Gorman, 93, of Framingham, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Mary (Castellana) Gorman.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Beatrice (Moran) Gorman.   Irving was an electrical engineer for New England Gas & Electric & Eversource Energy for many years...

Letizia Capuano

Letizia Capuano

Sep 24, 2023

Letizia "Letty" A. (Russo) Capuano, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 after a long and contented life with her family and friends. Born on April 11, 1928 in North Providence, where she was a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of Achille and Mary (Capasso) Russo. Letty was the wife of the late Joseph Capuano who predeceased...

William DiRaimo

William DiRaimo

Sep 23, 2023

William J. DiRaimo, 70, of Providence, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Saturday, September 23, 2023.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William J. DiRaimo Sr. and Rose Marie (Altieri) DiRaimo.   William worked as a substitute teacher for many years, before retiring.   He is survived by his loving and cherished sister, Paula DiRaimo....

Lorraine Andreozzi

Lorraine Andreozzi

Sep 9, 2023

Lorraine (Duguay) Andreozzi, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away on September 9, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. She was 66. Lorraine held the hands of her beloved daughter and sister as she passed. 

Lorraine was the daughter of Richard and Yvonne Duguay and grew up in Providence, Rhode Island. A part of a large family, she was...

Nicholas Perrotti

Nicholas Perrotti

Sep 3, 2023

Nicholas P. Perrotti, 29, of North Providence, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3, 2023.  Born in Providence, he was the son of Mark Perrotti and wife Gina Perrotti and his mother, Jacklyn (Bolvin) Perrotti.

Nicholas was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and attended Rhode Island College.Nicholas enjoyed cooking and travel as well as spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandfather, Anthony “Chuck” Perrotti; his maternal grandmother, Carol Kushner...

John F. Vaillancourt, II

John F. Vaillancourt, II

Aug 29, 2023

John F. Vaillancourt, II, 61, Ret. NPFD, beloved son of Frances M. (Hamilton) Vaillancourt and the late John F. Vaillancourt, Ret. NPPD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, after a brief illness.

John started as a volunteer firefighter in the Marieville section of North Providence and went on to a successful full-time career spanning over 20 years. He...

Richard O. Duguay, Jr.

Richard O. Duguay, Jr.

Aug 26, 2023

Richard O. Duguay, Jr., 68, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Linda S. (Donnelly) Duguay for 41 years.

Richard, “Rick” to his family, was the son of the late Richard “Dick” O. Duguay Sr. and Yvonne (Desjardin) Duguay. He was born in Attleboro, MA and lived in Providence for...

Thomas A. Pari

Thomas A. Pari

Aug 18, 2023

Thomas A. Pari, 89, of North Providence, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Adella (Andrade) Pari. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmine and Angela Maria (Ditri) Pari.   Thomas actively served his community for many years. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he became a police officer...

Jeanie C. Robert

Jeanie C. Robert

Aug 7, 2023

 

Jeanie C. (Barney) Robert, 78, of Coventry, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at home. She was the wife of the late Norman Robert. Born in Helena, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Edwin and Betty Jo (Bass) Barney. Jeanie was the loving mother of Frederick Challands and Dawn Crandall (Gregory), grandmother of Lauren Oschwald (Ryan), Jennifer Gillissie (Stephen),...

Dorothy C. McDermott

Dorothy C. McDermott

Aug 5, 2023

Dorothy C. McDermott (Guglielmi), 84, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Thomas McDermott, Jr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia (Lombardi) Guglielmi. Dorothy worked for DePasquale Pharmacy and Shaw’s Market for many years before retiring. Dorothy loved spending time with her family and her yearly trips to...